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78.4%Acceptance
$57,950Tuition
2,449Students
74%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$89,696Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$57,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,950
Average Net Price
$31,955
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,016
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,792
Books & Supplies
$1,560
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,526
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
65.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,521
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,328
$48,001 – $75,000 $26,800
$75,001 – $110,000 $33,329
$110,001+ $36,429

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay an average of $31,955 annually after financial aid, despite the $57,950 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best deals, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $20,521 per year. The net price climbs to $36,429 for families earning over $110,000. Over four years, expect to pay roughly $128,000 to $146,000 depending on your family's income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,000, translating to monthly payments of $276. That's manageable considering the median starting salary hits $72,875, rising to $89,696 within ten years. The school awards institutional grants averaging $41,285 to about 30% of students. Engineering and business majors particularly benefit from Clarkson's strong industry connections in tech fields. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the sweetest financial deal here.

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